title: Topical tacrolimus in the treatment of lichen planus in a child.
abstract: Lichen planus is a relatively common mucocutaneous disease in adult patients, but it is more rare in children. Topical corticosteroids are the first line of treatment in most pediatric patients with a localized classic form of lichen planus. We report the case of a child with cutaneous lichen planus who did not respond to topical steroids but showed complete resolution once switched to 0.03% tacrolimus ointment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Padua, Pediatric Dermatology Unit, Padova, Italy. belloni@pediatria.unipd.it
authors.forename: Anna Belloni
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Fortina
authors.forename: Erika
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Giulioni
authors.forename: Elena
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Tonin
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D001706:Biopsy; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D016559:Tacrolimus / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D016559:Tacrolimus